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Specialist, Field Engineering (NDI / NDT)

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Job ID 15043
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Specialist, NDI / NDT Field Engineering

Job Code: 15043

Job Location:Fayetteville, NC (Onsite)

Schedule: 5/8. 1st shift with flexibility to work swing/mid shift 

Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance

Job Description:

L3Harris is currently seeking a Senior Specialist, NDI/NDT Field Engineer responsible for the inspection and test of aircraft structures, assembles and components for manufacturing, maintenance, and modification processes.

  • Performs Non-destructive inspections of aircraft, structures, integrated components, engines, support equipment, and specialized equipment as required for the detection of faults or defects using NDT methods and techniques in ET, UT, MT, PT and RT.
  • Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision accuracy of products and production equipment.
  • Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.
  • Eddy Current (ET) testing will be the primary method for this role.

Essential Functions:

  • Willingness and/or ability to work outside regularly scheduled hours to meet production schedule  
  • Ability to travel to support off-site NDI requirements both CONUS & OCONUS as needed with little notice (up to 25% travel)
  • Ability to climb and work on elevated platforms on top of aircraft, and be able to work in confined spaces
  • Comply with all safety environmental security and housekeeping standards

Qualifications:

  • Active Secret (or greater) security clearance. Investigation must have been adjudicated within the past 6 years in order to meet SAP requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience with manufacturer's manuals, engineering drawings, technical data, specifications, industry standards and company processes and procedures
  • Eligible to meet NAS410 Level II certification requirements in the following methods: Eddy Current (ET), Penetrant (PT), Ultrasonics (UT), and Magnetic Particle (MT)

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Current NAS410 Level II certification
  • Current Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License 
  • Experience with using a wide variety of technical data from OEM manuals to engineering drawings.
  • SAP computer database experience 
  • Experience in aerospace structure inspections
  • Estimating and bidding experience 
  • Able to work independently or within a group
  • Strong solution and problem-solving skills
  • Good time management and prioritizing skills
  • Excellent written, verbal, presentation and virtual communication skills

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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